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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,238.77, 8,609.54 and 3,444.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,238.77, 8,609.54 and 3,444.27 is: 4,753.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,238.77 : 8,609.54 = 3,444.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,238.77/8,609.54 = 3,444.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,238.77x = 8,609.54 × 3,444.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,238.77x = 29,653,563.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,653,563.11/6,238.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,753.11

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